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Moustiers Sainte MarieMoustiers‑Sainte‑Marie
One day is enough to see the village, its star and the nearby Gorges du Verdon; add a night in Riez if you want a relaxed pace.
Moustiers Sainte Marie is a small Alpine village famous for its earthenware and the suspended star above the chapel. The historic centre fits a half‑day walk, while the Gorges du Verdon and Lac de Sainte‑Croix need a short car trip. One full day covers the highlights; a night in nearby Riez gives easier access to the lake and hiking trails.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (limited bus service, cold)
- Airports
- MRS · NCE
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Moustiers Sainte Marie17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Moustiers Sainte Marie, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyMoustiers is a safe village; watch for narrow roads and limited lighting on the hiking trails.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMRS Marseille Provence (About 1.5 h drive; bus connections via Aix-en-Provence or Manosque).
- Getting aroundWalk the village centre; rent a car for Gorges du Verdon and Lac de Sainte‑Croix.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or B&B, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MRS Marseille Provence (About 1.5 h drive; bus connections via Aix-en-Provence or Manosque) · NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 2 h drive; bus in high season)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Apr (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Moustiers Sainte Marie: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the village centre; rent a car for Gorges du Verdon and Lac de Sainte‑Croix. Buses run in high season, weekly off‑season.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gorges du Verdon
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Car from Moustiers, about 10 km (6.2 mi), 20 min driveCar from Moustiers, about 6.2 mi (10 km), 20 min drive
Hiking, canyoning, spectacular views.
Lac de Sainte‑Croix
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car, 12 km (7.5 mi), 25 min; park at the lake beachCar, 7.5 mi (12 km), 25 min; park at the lake beach
Swimming, paddle‑boarding, picnics.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Moustiers village hotels
Limited, upscale; book early in summer.
Riez
More options, 8 km (5 mi) north, good base for lake activities.More options, 5 mi (8 km) north, good base for lake activities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Car rental (small) 2 days2 × €55 · check | €110 |
| Museum entry (Earthenware Museum)2 × €5 · full price €5 | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €44 |
| Trip total≈ €242 per person per day, bed included | €484≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Local honey or nougat | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) per 250 g |
| Earthenware souvenir | €15–40 (≈ US$18–50) |
| Parking near Lac de Sainte‑Croix | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) per hour |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus service is sparse outside summer; plan a car or be ready to wait for a ride.
- Hitchhiking is safe but can involve long waits in off‑season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Marseille; other embassies in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car rental (small) 1 day: ≈ €45 (check rates, includes basic insurance)
- Bus Nice → Moustiers (high season): ≈ €12, 2 h 30 min (check schedule)
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi / Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (exkusez mwa / pardɔ̃)
- Merci — Thank you (mɛʁsi)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (se kɔ̃bjɛ̃)
- Où est l’arrêt de bus ? — Where is the bus stop? (u ɛ l aʁɛ də bys)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Moustiers Sainte Marie. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (limited bus service, cold) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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